Over the years there have been many different types of activities that adult players can bet on, whether in person at a betting shop or online on a sports betting website. Many operators offer a range of betting on traditional sports, such as football, tennis, cricket, and horseracing.
As well as betting on sports, there are also many other types of betting available like virtual greyhound racing and esports tournaments. Now and then there are even non-sport related activities to bet on too like the Grammy Awards and the much anticipated Academy Award ceremony. No matter which event you are betting on, it’s important to always gamble responsibly.
For sports fans and enthusiasts who want to bet on their favorite team or player, there are plenty of sports to choose from whether you are interested in cycling, darts, ice hockey, or rugby. So, which traditional sports are the most popular ones to bet on?
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1. Football
Football (or soccer as it is referred to in America) is the world’s most popular sport with approximately 4 billion global fans. It has the overall highest betting volume of any sport. This popularity makes football a singularly good sport on which to place a bet.
There are a wide choice of options when it comes to football betting, including opportunities to bet on almost any team from any league worldwide. Betting options cover everything from match winners to total goals in a game, to who scores first. It’s even possible to bet on in-game events such as the number of corners, or cards handed out by the referee. Information on this sport is also widely available, and you can get expert opinions on the internet regarding the odds, team and player statistics, and the latest results from games.
2. Tennis
Tennis is also another popular sport that is popular to place a bet on. Grand Slam finals are always popular to wager on, and usually attract the most interest from the betting public. But every game has odds that the fans can place their money on. Whether it’s games in the Australian Open or Wimbledon, there are many different outcomes for adults to bet on.
When it comes to betting on tennis, there are a number of variables that can be bet on. From the outright match or tournament winner to total games, who will win the first set and more.
3. Boxing
Although boxing has seen a bit of decline in popularity from the days of Muhammad Ali, it is still widely popular and an excellent sport to bet on. Adults can go online or to betting shops in person to bet on upcoming fights and their favorite fighters.
Bettors can place a bet on their favorite to win or even place a bet on whether they think it will be a draw instead. The British Boxing Board of Control recently announced that the sport will return in the UK in February, with dates and venues to be confirmed soon.
4. Rugby
Rugby is one of the face-paced sports that will get fans hanging on the edge of their seats. Throughout the year there are many popular matches to bet on and choose who will win or draw. The Rugby League and Rugby Union are popular tournaments to bet on, whether from a betting shop or from an online sports betting website.
With many sports events being canceled or postponed last year, a lot are eager to return in 2020. For now, according to The Guardian, the Six Nations is set to kick off on February 6th. However, there are many wondering whether this is a good move to make in the middle of a pandemic.
5. American Football
American football leads the four major sports in the USA as the most popular. You can also focus your bets on a particular NFL match, or you can also major your bets on a specific team over a match. Fans watching the games can bet on total touchdowns, the team to score the first touchdown, total points for a team, and much more. You can even place a bet on whether a game will go into overtime.
Whether you’re a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, or the New York Giants, there are plenty of NFL games for audiences to place their bets on during the American NFL football season. The upcoming Super Bowl LV, the 55th Super Bowl, will take place in February to decide the champions of the 2020 NFL season.
6. Basketball
Whether it’s the Premier League, the Korean Basketball League, or the Euroleague, there are many types of leagues and games from around the world that people can bet on in basketball. Just like with other types of sports matches, like football and rugby, people can bet on match outcomes and what happens during each half. Players can be very precise in their betting or even just keep it simple as picking which team will win.
There are basketball teams all over the world, from Europe to the United States of America that take part in basketball leagues. Whether you bet on the favorites to win or not, the choice is up to you on how you decide to gamble on a match.
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